Tender

Provision of customs clearance and freight forwarding services - BHC Lusaka

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

31 Dec 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is overseeing a procurement process aiming to contract a service provider for "Provision of customs clearance and freight forwarding services - BHC Lusaka." This opportunity falls under the industry category of freight transport agency services and is located in Zambia. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on January 9, 2026, and a tender submission deadline of January 16, 2026. The contract, valued at £40,000, will commence on February 1, 2026, extending through January 31, 2029, with an optional 12-month renewal subject to satisfactory performance. The procurement method is an open competition, with standards aligned to the United Kingdom legislation of 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for enterprises specializing in customs clearance and freight forwarding services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, capable of delivering high-quality services that align with best commercial practices, will find this procurement opportunity advantageous. The criteria place a strong emphasis on technical capability, customer service, and financial control, allowing businesses with strong experience and a robust operational framework to compete effectively. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate efficiencies in costs and quality service provision stand an excellent chance of being considered for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of customs clearance and freight forwarding services - BHC Lusaka

Notice Description

The British High Commission (BHC) Lusaka wishes to enter in a contract with a competent service provider to manage their customs clearance and freight forwarding to obtain cost efficiencies from economies of scale while ensuring great quality of service. The service provider shall provide the facilities, qualified staff, expertise, and other means required to undertake customs clearance, freight forwarding, and related services in line with best commercial practice. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to renew for 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086545-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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